Management Accountant - Hope Sentamu Learning Trust
Grade: Based on an evaluated job description at Grade N SCP 40-44
Salary: £49,764 - £53,817 Annually (Actual) Salary shown above is based on a full time equivalent.
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent, full year
Location: Central Services Team, York
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust has fourteen academies located within York, Hull and North Yorkshire. Our Trust comprises six secondary, six primary and two alternative provision academies.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Management Accountant to join our well-established central finance team. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis.
The role can be based at our Trust offices in York, Hull or Scarborough depending on the successful candidate's location. An ability and willingness to travel to locations across the Trust is vital.
The Management Accountant role will lead an established team of finance officers developing and delivering monthly management accounts and annual budgets across the Trust schools. The role will drive consistency and efficiency across the Trust, providing information, reports and recommendations to the Senior Leadership of the Trust, whilst monitoring compliance with financial policies, procedures and legislation.
The Trust operates an equitable finance model to ensure that all pupils are valued consistently while maximising investment into the educational provisions of our schools. This role will provide management of the budget setting process, ensuring the production of management accounts and forecasts on a monthly and annual basis and that all aspects of financial accounting and reporting are accurate and timely.
Our Trust's values of Respect, Teamwork and Kindness underpin the vision 'Life in all its fullness - a place to thrive' and are central to all Trust activities and aims.
What we are looking for:
1. An Accounting Qualification
2. AAT Level 4 qualified
3. ACCA, CIMA, ACA part or fully qualified
4. Experience of working in a financial role within either a commercial or public sector setting
5. Experience of monthly management accounting
6. Working knowledge of financial management systems
7. Ability to travel freely across all schools within the Trust
What we can offer:
1. Experienced and supportive leadership with a collaborative approach and an appreciative culture
2. An experienced central team where colleagues can flourish and thrive
3. Opportunities for staff to develop their own career pathways
4. Holiday entitlement 25 days (increases after 5 years continuous service) plus bank holidays
5. Local Government Pension scheme
6. Occupational Health
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. Free car parking
Role Details
Type of Contract: Permanent
Full Year / Term Time: Full year, 52 weeks
Full Time / Part-Time: Full Time - 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Office Location: York, Scarborough or Hull - Dependant on home location
Travel Required: Yes
Line Manager: Chief Finance Officer
The salary/role is dependent on current qualifications and experience. Please use the following link to view the attached job description and person specification for more information: Job Description
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicki Wilson on 07725 116049, who will arrange a telephone call with our Chief Finance Officer, Helen Nozedar.
To apply for the post you will need to complete our Trust online application form by using the following link: Application Form
Application via agencies will not be considered at this stage.
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Key Dates
The date of commencement for this post is to be negotiated for as soon as possible and the closing date for applications is Midday 9 March 2025.
Interviews will take place on 17 March 2025.
Key Documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
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